Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Irving
Job Description Job Description 50% Travel Required
Responsible for performing brain SPECT scans, as well as related general quality assurance procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performing brain SPECT scans Patient preparation of IV’s
Preparation of patient doses
Administration of patient doses
Processing and printing scan images before the end of the workday
Administration of testing protocols
Maintain Odyssey hard drive
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date logbook
Perform daily quality control on cameras
Perform all hot lab duties Daily constancy with two sources
Daily surveys
Weekly wipe tests
Order the correct number of isotope vials a day prior to scans
Maintain all required documentation
Perform semi-annual sealed source leak test
Perform quarterly dose calibrator linearity tests
Perform annual geometry and accuracy test on dose calibrator
Manage medical supplies inventory
Qualifications and Requirements:
Current Nuclear Medicine Technologist License
Ability to work efficiently with large patient volumes in a fast paced environment
Capable of working with challenging patients
Ability to communicate technical information to general public
Time management and organization and ability to work independently and within a team are critical.
Empathy, emotional stability, ability to relate well to others, good communications skills and above all genuine care and regard for the patient are required.
Familiarity with brain imaging is a plus
Familiarity with Picker Prism 3000 system is a plus
Amen Clinics, Inc. is a drug-free work environment where screening can be required by management. Scan Technologists must agree to a thorough background check.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting for long periods of time
Frequent typing and viewing of a computer screen
Frequent use of hand and fingers with machines, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, scanner and telephone
Frequent hearing, listening, and speaking by telephone and in person
Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop or bend
Occasionally required to lift objects up to 15 lbs. with the ability to lift multiple times per day.
Work Environment:
The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters white performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work indoors in a temperature-controlled environment
The noise level is usually moderate